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Biography

'''Riddlin' Kids (sometimes referred to as RK ) was a punk rock band from Austin, Texas and was made up of Clint Baker ( guitar and Singing|vocals ), Dustin Stroud (guitar and vocals), Mark Johnson ( bass guitar|bass ), and Dave Keel ( Drum kit|drums ).

History

2001-2005

Stroud and Baker met at a local pizza parlor in Austin where they both worked and formed "Igmo" (derived from Ig norant Mo therfucker). ''From the band's Full Biography on MTV.com Following the departure of Mikey Baker, Interview with Clint Baker'' brother of lead singer Clint, the group decided to rename their band after Ritalin , the drug commonly used in children to treat attention deficit disorder . Following this name change, Keel and Johnson joined the band, and the Riddlin' Kids released a 500-copy limited edition Extended play|EP entitled What Does it Matter? on KYQ Records. The band followed with another EP, '' Any Day Now (Riddlin' Kids EP)|Any Day Now '', which they sold as they toured with Goldfinger (band)|Goldfinger and Reel Big Fish . The band's audience began to grow as they received airtime on KROX-FM in Austin. Information about early career available on this fan site, based on an early RK interview.

The band released their first full album entitled Hurry Up and Wait on August 6, 2002 featuring "I Feel Fine", which was featured in the 2002 movie Orange County (film)|Orange County . CD Universe: Orange County Soundtrack The band also made a music video for this track, based on the movie Loverboy starring Patrick Dempsey . In addition, the song "Pick Up the Pieces" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2 , ATV Offroad Fury 2 Soundtrack at IGN website and in the movie Extreme Ops . IMDB Soundtrack Site for Extreme Ops
The band toured for over two years to promote their first album. Unofficial Fan Site with December 2002 tour dates The Riddlin' Kids' second album, '' Stop the World (Riddlin' Kids album)|Stop the World '', was released on October 22, 2004. "Never Live it Down" and "Stop the World" became the Riddlin' Kids' next single (music)|single s, and the latter was featured on '' MX vs. ATV Unleashed 's soundtrack.

Riddlin' Kids won "Best Alternative Rock/Punk Band" at the 2001-2002 Austin Music Awards . List of 2001-2002 Austin Music Awards winners They were also nominated in the same year for "Best Rock Band", "Best Single" (for "Blind"), and "Best Pop Band".

After heavily touring for over 5 years to promote their two albums, the band began to feel quite "burned out". Riddlin' Kids mutually agreed to break up in August 2005. ''Clint Baker's MySpace page; explains the sudden break-up of the band

2006-present (solo careers)

Following the break-up, Johnson formed the rock band New Disaster, MySpace page of New Disaster who released their first album entitled Last Night Rites in February 2008. ''CDFuse site for New Disaster's debut album'' Baker and Keel are currently working on a project entitled Vegas Bomb, previously named "Clint's Junior Orchestra" and "Twenty Questions". ''MySpace page for Twenty Questions, Baker's new band Stroud formed Say Hello to the Angels, and is in the process of recording their debut album. MySpace page of Stroud's new band, Say Hello to the Angels

Baker also had a cameo appearance in the Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox hit TV show House (TV series)|House . ''Clint Baker's IMDB page with information regarding his cameo'' In addition, Paul Ebersold , the record producer|producer for two of the Riddlin' Kids' albums, helped to record the demos tracks for Baker and Keel's new project. Some of these songs may be part of the soundtrack for the new movie Weekend Junkies .

Riddlin' Kids reformed for a reunion show in Austin at the Red Eyed Fly with Rubberhed, Born to Lose, and The Banner Year on September 25, 2009. ''Red Eyed Fly's MySpace showing the Riddlin' Kids' reunion show during the venue's 10th Anniversary Show

In March 2010, Riddlin' Kids played two additional reunion shows in Austin. ''Riddlin' Kids MySpace page with show listings

Band members

Clint Baker, guitar and Singing|vocals

Dustin Stroud, guitar and vocals

Mark Johnson, bass guitar|bass

Dave Keel, Drum kit|drums

Discography

Extended Plays

What Does it Matter? (2001)

'' Any Day Now (Riddlin' Kids EP)|Any Day Now (2002)

Studio albums

Hurry Up and Wait (2002)

'' Stop the World (Riddlin' Kids album)|Stop the World (2004)

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